Education Training Specialist - SCC4 Grant MI Technology Career Pathways Coalition
Department: Workforce Training
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
This Education Training Specialist position serves as a vital link for program participants to link to education and training activities that will lead to sustainable employment focused in the technology sector. This position will interact with community agencies and employers to ensure participants understand the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for their career choices (Grant funded through 04/30/2028).
Requisition ID: 50
Department: Workforce Training
Employee Group: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/meet-confer
Schedule: 40 hours/52 Weeks (Flexible work schedule, when necessary, which may include evenings or weekends.)
Compensation: Grade AP2, $19.83/hr
Benefits: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/benefits-insurance/medical-plans/new-hire-benefit-enrollment
Reports to: Program Manager SCC4 - MI Technology Career Pathways
Posting Opens: 07/25/2024
Posting Closes: Open until filled
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provide educational information and opportunities to SCC4 Grant participants, information technology, automation, workforce training students and grant participants.
• Provide formal learning opportunities such as:
• A customized adult learning plan for each participant
• A job readiness suitability for the type of training needed
• Participate in information sessions and recruiting activities for the H1-B One Workforce Project
• Facilitate group work in workshop and small group formats.
• Provide career coach and case management services, including:
• Assist with individual assessments as defined by grant requirements
• Collaborate with partners to help identify and address learning barriers.
• Collaborate with partners to bring career coaching services to the community and partner organizations.
• Administering participant support services system
• Conduct WorkKeys, JOFI, and other assessments to prepare participants for National Career Readiness Certificates and national certification exams.
• Document and maintain individual participant and grant files.
• Develop employment leads/placements with grant partners
• Re-engaging clients who may be approaching noncompliance status
• Maintaining participant reporting/reconciliation
• Monitoring overall participant performance in education and training programs
• Monitoring/coordinating follow-up with education and training retention participants on at least a monthly basis
• Coordinate and monitor participate attendance with instructors and data entry staff
• Attend meetings as required.
• Coordinate the retrieval of information from the system for faculty, staff and students.
• Coordinate activities with external educational training specialists/coaches at grant partner organizations.
• Administer system designed to track grant participants who have been referred from other agencies
• Process new referrals.
• Provide monitoring/follow-up of participants by obtaining employment verifications and attendance reports.
• Maintain student attendance logs.
• Prepare client case records at case opening and closing.
• Set-up, attend and present at community and employer events/meetings to discuss the grant and program options.
• Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.
• Other Duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education Credentials
• Associates degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295.
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